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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,692, 1,078,033.68 and 186,211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,692, 1,078,033.68 and 186,211.68 is: 279,316.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,692 : 1,078,033.68 = 186,211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,692/1,078,033.68 = 186,211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,692x = 1,078,033.68 × 186,211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,692x = 200,742,462,649.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,742,462,649.38/718,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,316.40

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